Data Engineer

Our client is a top tier global hedge fund with a strong commitment to leveraging market innovations in technology and data to deliver high-quality returns. They are looking for a Data Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent opportunities for career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Python-based solutions to convert vendor data into formats optimised for use within trading platforms.
• Developing and refining high-performance data pipelines to convert inputs into structured, high integrity datasets, following rigorous engineering standards to enable smooth integration with trading platforms.
• Build and sustain automated validation processes to monitor data integrity, ensuring alignment with the requirements of quantitative models.
• Play a hands-on role in the daily management of data workflows, serving as the first point of contact for data-related incidents and proactively resolving issues to maintain timely and reliable data delivery for trading operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Holds a degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in a STEM discipline.
• Comfortable working with Python, particularly its native data types and structures.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to high-quality engineering practices and pragmatic technical problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a fast-paced, data-driven environment in an operational capacity.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.